Προμηθέας
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Greek
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Προμηθεύς (Promētheús), from the accusative τὸν (tòn) Προμηθέα (Promēthéa). From προμηθής (promēthḗs, “forethinking”) + -εύς (-eús), from πρό (pró) + stem from μανθάνω (manthánō, “to learn, to know”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Προμηθέας • (Promithéas) m
- (Greek mythology) a male given name, equivalent to English Prometheus
Declension
Declension of Προμηθέας
Derived terms
- προμηθέας (promithéas, “forethoughtful, like Prometheus”) (figurative)
Related terms
- see: προμηθεύω (promithévo, “provide”)
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